Venue Setting

Founded by British chef Kieron Hales, Zingerman’s Cornman Farms is an historic 42-acre working farm, where people come together to learn how to enjoy life simply, with whole ingredients, by the easy efforts of family and community. Offering private event spaces for weddings of all sizes, corporate retreats and cooking classes Cornman Farms becomes a home away from home for all those who visit.

All packages are subject to a 12.5% administrative fee and 6% sales tax.
All clients are required to have event liability insurance prior to the event.

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

Capacity

Seated

300

Buffet

300

Standing

400

Celebrations Hosted Here Since

2014

Curfew

12 AM

Venue Spaces

Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering

Client Must Select A Caterer From The List Provided By The Venue

Alcohol

Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services

Music

Indoors & Outdoors

Smoking

Designated Smoking Areas Only

Accommodations

The farmhouse features a bridal suite, two lounge areas, a hair and makeup room and full bath.

Eco/Green Events

Yes

Pet-Friendly Events

Yes

Kid Friendly Events

Yes

Handicap Accessible

Yes

Inside Scoop

Chef Kieron will whip up the fluffiest, most delicious pancakes you've ever had the morning of your wedding, all you have to do is ask!

You can also upgrade your china to our in-house eclectic collection of vintage pieces that belong to Chef Kieron's Great Grandparents and the ancestors of our farm team.

Amenities

A/V Equipment

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

Valet Parking

Wifi

Ample Parking Onsite

Dining Chairs

Dining Tables

Onsite Restrooms

Other

Venue Features

The Scene:

Cornman Farms is the ultimate in relaxed elegance with its tree-lined drive, historic buildings and sprawling gardens. The 42-acre farm and its venues were restored from their 1834 foundations with the most discerning guests in mind. Featuring a beautiful exhibition kitchen, chef’s garden, a classic farmhouse, four-season barn and a stunning tent pavilion, guests can enjoy the beauty of the countryside just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor.

Design:

Cornman Farms committed to a three year renovation project in 2011 to ensure the preservation of its historic buildings while enhancing the property with modern amenities. The results are spectacular.

The full-service venue provides exceptional service as well as a full team including event producers, beverage staff, farmhouse concierge and service staff, all led by managing partner and executive chef Kieron Hales.

Kieron’s culinary background propelled him through kitchens across Europe, including the widely-known three Michelin star Paul Bocuse in Burgundy, France as well as the three Michelin star Dal Pescatore in Italy. The British-born chef is known for incorporating his European heritage into his seasonal menus while highlighting the produce from the farm’s gardens.

Guests can roam through the chef’s production gardens and admire the seasonal herbs utilized by our best-in-class bartenders who create homemade simple syrups, garnishes and seasonal cocktails to complement your menu selections.

For animal lovers, the head of animal husbandry can arrange a visit from our friendly farm animals.

A historic two-story barn with two working fireplaces, built-in bar, patio and pergola.

- View: Vegetable gardens and pond

- Max Capacity: 110

- Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Farmhouse:

Greek-revival farmhouse from 1834 with three flowing dining rooms, cozy lounge, open plan exhibition kitchen with a second floor of getting ready rooms including a bridal suite, wedding party lounge, hair and makeup room and full bath.

- View: Grassy front lawn with shady trees.

- Max Capacity: 40

- Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Eats & Drinks

Food, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars & Lounges

Food, Restaurants, Cafes:

Our charming farmhouse features a full exhibition kitchen that our caterers use to create farm-fresh meals for our guests.

Bars & Lounges:

Our refurbished barn features a built-in bar on the lower level that overlooks the outdoor pergola and production gardens. The Main Squeeze is a signature drink at the farm featuring vanilla bean infused Tito’s Vodka, our homemade lavender simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and lemon LaCroix. It’s refreshing and delicious.

VENDOR VERIFIED TIPS

Our verified and highly qualified Vendors that have hosted, designed, photographed, coordinated an event here would love to give you a few tips for your event here. We allow for Vendors reviews and tips, but do not allow any negative comments. If we receive 3 verified negative reviews the venue will be removed.

8450 Island Lake Road, Dexter, Michigan

Supper clubs and dinner series where the chefs cook off the same land they farm are, quite literally, growing in popularity and this historic Michigan farmstead is proving you can do pop-up dinners and weddings all in one expansive place. Tucked away in Washtenaw County, Zingerman’s Cornman Farms is a working 42-acre farm with an old farmhouse, a big, historic barn and a seasonal open-air tent led by England native, Kieron Hales, the founder and executive chef of Cornman Farms.

The farmstead started hosting seasonal dinner events last summer and has been picking up speed since. We recently got the scoop from Kieron about the gardens and options for private dining, weddings and more.

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